Forum “Innovations in the Food Industry — Enhancing Production Efficiency and Export Potential”
International Exhibition of Food Technologies and Innovations “Yug ProdTech-26”
Dates: June 17–19, 2026
Venue: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Dates: June 17–19, 2026
Venue: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Forum “Innovations
in the Food Industry — Enhancing Production Efficiency
and Export Potential”
International Exhibition
of Food Technologies and Innovations “Yug ProdTech-26”
in the Food Industry — Enhancing Production Efficiency
and Export Potential”
International Exhibition
of Food Technologies and Innovations “Yug ProdTech-26”
International Exhibition of Food Technologies and Innovations “Yug ProdTech-26”
Dates: June 17–19, 2026
Venue: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
Dates: June 17–19, 2026
Venue: Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don
The purpose of the forum
Increasing exports of food products through the adoption of innovative technologies, automation tools, and digital solutions.
Sustainable, long-term export growth requires strengthening the industry’s export capacity. To achieve this, it is essential to:
1. Increase production volumes to a level that consistently exceeds domestic demand
2. Expand output of products that are in demand in international markets and meet consumer preferences and quality standards
3. Enhance product competitiveness by improving production efficiency and labor productivity
Sustainable, long-term export growth requires strengthening the industry’s export capacity. To achieve this, it is essential to:
1. Increase production volumes to a level that consistently exceeds domestic demand
2. Expand output of products that are in demand in international markets and meet consumer preferences and quality standards
3. Enhance product competitiveness by improving production efficiency and labor productivity
Forum Organizers:
The Government of the Rostov Region;
the Rostov Region Ministry
of Economic Development;
the Rostov Region Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Forum Operator — the Export Support Center of the Rostov Region.
the Rostov Region Ministry
of Economic Development;
the Rostov Region Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Forum Operator — the Export Support Center of the Rostov Region.
Russian Partners
Foreign Partners
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Jet Age Nation Builders (JANB) - Pan-African Institute of Global Cooperation
for the Development of Africa -
Iranian Multidisciplinary Trading
and Consulting Company -
Association of Manufacturers of Milling
and Industrial Equipment
Information partners
The Forum integrates three complementary formats that create a strong synergistic effect:
- Plenary and breakout sessions — highlighting the application of innovative technologies and digital solutions;
- The International Exhibition “Yug ProdTech 2026” — showcasing equipment, production lines, and advanced technological solutions;
- B2B meetings with international buyers during the procurement session — assessing market demand, quality requirements, and supply conditions.
- The International Exhibition “Yug ProdTech 2026” — showcasing equipment, production lines, and advanced technological solutions;
- B2B meetings with international buyers during the procurement session — assessing market demand, quality requirements, and supply conditions.
17.06.2026
- Plenary session "The food industry as a driver of export growth for high-value-added products"
- Panel discussion: "Modern technologies and innovative solutions for improving the efficiency of the food industry"Speaker: Maxim Yuryevich Ardatov, Managing Director of the Financial Markets Operations Department, Russian Agricultural Bank
Topic: Food Export Routes and Destinations from the Russian Federation, New Markets
Speaker: Simonova Lidiya Nikolaevna, Deputy Chairperson of the Management Board, Center-Invest Bank
Topic: Sustainable Development Strategies in International Markets: Experience and Tools
Speaker: Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, President of the Association of Milling and Industrial Equipment Manufacturers and Founder of Bastak Technology Systems Inc.
Topic: Grain Processing Plant Automation and Optimization Projects
Speaker: Alexander Nikolaevich Nadeev, Head of Integrated Projects Sales Department, Ingenium LLC
Speaker: Konstantin Vasilievich Sinetsky, CEO of the Southern Dairy Union
Topic: Traceability for Exporters: Opportunities and Risks of Digitalization
Speaker: Vyacheslav Pavlovich Morozov, Founder and CEO of NAIS LLC
Topic: Hidden Losses on Scales: How Digital Tools Protect the Food Industry - Round table "Regulatory framework for industrial control of food products"Federal Center for Assessment of Safety
and Quality of Agricultural Products
Speaker: Victoria Valerievna Belera, Director of the Don Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "TsOK AIC"
Topic: Quality and Safety Standards for Agricultural Products - Roundtable discussion: "Halal, HACCP, and Organic Products: Quality Standards for Export and Consumer Confidence"Speaker: Evgeny Evgenievich Karasev, Deputy Head of the Department of State Phytosanitary Control and Surveillance at the State Border of the Russian Federation
Topic: Export of Plant Products to the People's Republic of China: Requirements and Algorithms
Speaker: Dmitry Nikolaevich Sergeev, Head of the Federal Accreditation Service for the Southern and North Caucasus Federal Districts
Topic: Development of Halal Accreditation
Speaker: Elena Igorevna Spetsenko, Director of the Roskachestvo Food Safety Competence Center
Topic: Food Safety Standards as the Basis for Consumer Trust - Panel Discussion: "Industrial Tourism: From Excursions to Regional Development"
- Round table discussion: "Features of food product logistics for export"
- Lifehack session: "What to consider when importing equipment, especially from China"Speaker: Nikolay Vasilyevich Gritsai, Founder and CEO of ALLPort Logistic, a multi-service platform
Topic: Effective life hacks for working with China. The SPOT system, eco-tax, and other innovations for 2026
Speaker: Tatyana Andreyevna Dorofeeva, Co-founder and Executive Director of ALLPort Logistic
Topic: A strategy for flawless clearance and risk mitigation during imports. From customs to human understanding: where business and customs lose touch
Speaker: Tatyana Vladimirovna Olander, Head of Trade Finance, Russian Agricultural Bank
Topic: Staying afloat in the "China Sea": where and when a letter of credit can help you solve your problems
Speaker: Ivan Vladimirovich Ishanov, Director of Strategic Development, Expert Group
Topic: Classification Decisions vs. Preliminary Decisions: Why, with Long-Term Supplies from China, Classification Decisions Often Save the Project, While Preliminary Decisions Do Not - Master class: "Technologies for Export Development to the Middle East"Speaker: Aleksey Sergeevich Busev, General Director of Inkona LLC
Topic: Organizing Exports to the Persian Gulf
Speaker: Nina Dmitrievna Sukhareva, Ambassador of the International Export Center in Egypt, Development Director of the Russian-Egyptian Business Council
Topic: Peculiarities of Doing Business with Egypt
Speaker: Arm Elbeltagi, Director of the Agricultural Pavilion of Russian Goods at the Russian Export Center
Topic: Opportunities for Exporting Agricultural Products and Food Products to Egypt
Speaker: Vitaly Yuryevich Nagalin, Deputy Director of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Agroexport
Topic: Dynamics of Agricultural Exports to the Persian Gulf Countries, Supply Potential
17.06.2026
- Plenary session "The food industry as a driver of export growth for high-value-added products"
- Panel discussion: "Modern technologies and innovative solutions for improving the efficiency of the food industry"Speaker: Maxim Yuryevich Ardatov, Managing Director of the Financial Markets Operations Department, Russian Agricultural Bank
Topic: Food Export Routes and Destinations from the Russian Federation, New Markets
Speaker: Simonova Lidiya Nikolaevna, Deputy Chairperson of the Management Board, Center-Invest Bank
Topic: Sustainable Development Strategies in International Markets: Experience and Tools
Speaker: Zeki Demirtaşoğlu, President of the Association of Milling and Industrial Equipment Manufacturers and Founder of Bastak Technology Systems Inc.
Topic: Grain Processing Plant Automation and Optimization Projects
Speaker: Alexander Nikolaevich Nadeev, Head of Integrated Projects Sales Department, Ingenium LLC
Speaker: Konstantin Vasilievich Sinetsky, CEO of the Southern Dairy Union
Topic: Traceability for Exporters: Opportunities and Risks of Digitalization
Speaker: Vyacheslav Pavlovich Morozov, Founder and CEO of NAIS LLC
Topic: Hidden Losses on Scales: How Digital Tools Protect the Food Industry - Round table "Regulatory framework for industrial control of food products"Federal Center for Assessment of Safety
and Quality of Agricultural Products
Speaker: Victoria Valerievna Belera, Director of the Don Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "TsOK AIC"
Topic: Quality and Safety Standards for Agricultural Products - Roundtable discussion: "Halal, HACCP, and Organic Products: Quality Standards for Export and Consumer Confidence"Speaker: Evgeny Evgenievich Karasev, Deputy Head of the Department of State Phytosanitary Control and Surveillance at the State Border of the Russian Federation
Topic: Export of Plant Products to the People's Republic of China: Requirements and Algorithms
Speaker: Dmitry Nikolaevich Sergeev, Head of the Federal Accreditation Service for the Southern and North Caucasus Federal Districts
Topic: Development of Halal Accreditation
Speaker: Elena Igorevna Spetsenko, Director of the Roskachestvo Food Safety Competence Center
Topic: Food Safety Standards as the Basis for Consumer Trust - Panel Discussion: "Industrial Tourism: From Excursions to Regional Development"
- Round table discussion: "Features of food product logistics for export"
- Lifehack session: "What to consider when importing equipment, especially from China"Speaker: Nikolay Vasilyevich Gritsai, Founder and CEO of ALLPort Logistic, a multi-service platform
Topic: Effective life hacks for working with China. The SPOT system, eco-tax, and other innovations for 2026
Speaker: Tatyana Andreyevna Dorofeeva, Co-founder and Executive Director of ALLPort Logistic
Topic: A strategy for flawless clearance and risk mitigation during imports. From customs to human understanding: where business and customs lose touch
Speaker: Tatyana Vladimirovna Olander, Head of Trade Finance, Russian Agricultural Bank
Topic: Staying afloat in the "China Sea": where and when a letter of credit can help you solve your problems
Speaker: Ivan Vladimirovich Ishanov, Director of Strategic Development, Expert Group
Topic: Classification Decisions vs. Preliminary Decisions: Why, with Long-Term Supplies from China, Classification Decisions Often Save the Project, While Preliminary Decisions Do Not - Master class: "Technologies for Export Development to the Middle East"Speaker: Aleksey Sergeevich Busev, General Director of Inkona LLC
Topic: Organizing Exports to the Persian Gulf
Speaker: Nina Dmitrievna Sukhareva, Ambassador of the International Export Center in Egypt, Development Director of the Russian-Egyptian Business Council
Topic: Peculiarities of Doing Business with Egypt
Speaker: Arm Elbeltagi, Director of the Agricultural Pavilion of Russian Goods at the Russian Export Center
Topic: Opportunities for Exporting Agricultural Products and Food Products to Egypt
Speaker: Vitaly Yuryevich Nagalin, Deputy Director of the Federal State Budgetary Institution Agroexport
Topic: Dynamics of Agricultural Exports to the Persian Gulf Countries, Supply Potential
Rostov-on-Don
Rostov-on-Don, the administrative center of the Rostov Region, is a major economic, industrial, and cultural hub in southern Russia. Strategically located on the Don River near the Sea of Azov, the city serves as a key transport and logistics gateway connecting Russia with international markets.
Rostov-on-Don is renowned for its strong industrial base, including machinery, food processing, and agricultural technologies, making it one of the leading centers for agribusiness and export-oriented production in the country. The city also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, modern infrastructure, and a rich history, offering visitors a dynamic and engaging environment.
Rostov-on-Don is renowned for its strong industrial base, including machinery, food processing, and agricultural technologies, making it one of the leading centers for agribusiness and export-oriented production in the country. The city also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, modern infrastructure, and a rich history, offering visitors a dynamic and engaging environment.
Rostov-on-Don
Rostov-on-Don, the administrative center of the Rostov Region, is a major economic, industrial, and cultural hub in southern Russia. Strategically located on the Don River near the Sea of Azov, the city serves as a key transport and logistics gateway connecting Russia with international markets.
Rostov-on-Don is renowned for its strong industrial base, including machinery, food processing, and agricultural technologies, making it one of the leading centers for agribusiness and export-oriented production in the country. The city also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, modern infrastructure, and a rich history, offering visitors a dynamic and engaging environment.
Rostov-on-Don is renowned for its strong industrial base, including machinery, food processing, and agricultural technologies, making it one of the leading centers for agribusiness and export-oriented production in the country. The city also boasts a vibrant cultural scene, modern infrastructure, and a rich history, offering visitors a dynamic and engaging environment.
Venue: Arena Expo, part of the Rostov Arena complex
Rostov Arena is a modern multifunctional complex built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It is designed to host a wide range of events, from sports to cultural and business activities.
The Arena Expo Exhibition Center consists of three pavilions connected by covered walkways, with a total area of 4,500 m². It is fully equipped for exhibitions, including audiovisual systems, projection equipment, and security infrastructure.
Arena Expo can accommodate events with up to 5,000 participants simultaneously. The complex also features extensive surrounding grounds and parking for 4,000 vehicles.
Located on the left bank of the Don River in a recreational area of Rostov-on-Don, the venue offers convenient access to the city’s main railway and bus stations, as well as the federal M4 “Don” highway.
The Arena Expo Exhibition Center consists of three pavilions connected by covered walkways, with a total area of 4,500 m². It is fully equipped for exhibitions, including audiovisual systems, projection equipment, and security infrastructure.
Arena Expo can accommodate events with up to 5,000 participants simultaneously. The complex also features extensive surrounding grounds and parking for 4,000 vehicles.
Located on the left bank of the Don River in a recreational area of Rostov-on-Don, the venue offers convenient access to the city’s main railway and bus stations, as well as the federal M4 “Don” highway.
Venue: Arena Expo, part of the Rostov Arena complex
Rostov Arena is a modern multifunctional complex built for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It is designed to host a wide range of events, from sports to cultural and business activities.
The Arena Expo Exhibition Center consists of three pavilions connected by covered walkways, with a total area of 4,500 m². It is fully equipped for exhibitions, including audiovisual systems, projection equipment, and security infrastructure.
Arena Expo can accommodate events with up to 5,000 participants simultaneously. The complex also features extensive surrounding grounds and parking for 4,000 vehicles.
Located on the left bank of the Don River in a recreational area of Rostov-on-Don, the venue offers convenient access to the city’s main railway and bus stations, as well as the federal M4 “Don” highway.
The Arena Expo Exhibition Center consists of three pavilions connected by covered walkways, with a total area of 4,500 m². It is fully equipped for exhibitions, including audiovisual systems, projection equipment, and security infrastructure.
Arena Expo can accommodate events with up to 5,000 participants simultaneously. The complex also features extensive surrounding grounds and parking for 4,000 vehicles.
Located on the left bank of the Don River in a recreational area of Rostov-on-Don, the venue offers convenient access to the city’s main railway and bus stations, as well as the federal M4 “Don” highway.
Plenary Session:
Analysis of current trends in the global and Russian food markets.
Import substitution and export potential: new markets and strategies.
The role of innovation and digitalization in enhancing competitiveness.
Plenary Session:
Analysis of current trends in the global and Russian food markets.
Import substitution and export potential: new markets and strategies.
The role of innovation and digitalization in enhancing competitiveness.
Breakout Sessions:
«Advanced Technologies in Food Processing»
«Quality and Safety Standards: Compliance with International Requirements»
«Export Potential: Entering International Markets»
«Digital Solutions for the Food Industry»
Speakers: the Forum will feature representatives from federal and regional authorities, heads of industry associations, leading experts, and executives of major food industry holdings.
Any Questions?
Submit your request, and the organizers will contact you.
International Exhibition of Food Technologies and Innovations «Yug ProdTech 2026»
Held as part of the Forum from June 17–19.
Topics
- Technological equipment for processing agricultural raw materials and food production.
- Food ingredients, natural colorants, flavors, preservatives, and antioxidants.
- Packaging equipment and materials, labeling, and coding.
- Logistics and storage solutions.
- Automation of production processes.
- Quality control and laboratory equipment.
- Digital solutions for the food industry.
Target Audience
- Exhibition Participants:
- Manufacturers of technological equipment
- Suppliers of components, consumables, ingredients, additives, and spices
- Developers of IT solutions and other technological innovations for the industry, from Russia and abroad
- Opportunities for participants at Yug ProdTech:
- Present products to a wide audience of industry representatives
- Expand supply geography
- Attract new clients and find new partners
- Take part in the Forum program and showcase new products, services, and technical solutions
- Gain a deeper understanding of the target audience’s needs
- Exhibition Visitors:
- Representatives of food industry and agro-industrial enterprises
- Producers of semi-finished and ready-to-eat food products
- Representatives of the HoReCa sector from Russian regions, the EAEU, and CIS countries
- Visiting Yug ProdTech allows:
- Familiarization with offerings from leading Russian equipment manufacturers and suppliers of components, materials, and ingredients
- Learning about innovative solutions to increase production efficiency and diversify product ranges
- Obtaining valuable information and exchanging experiences with colleagues and partners
Book Exhibition Space
Submit your details to request a booking
Strategic advantages of participation
- Direct access to more than 40 international buyers, including retail chains and distribution companies
- Guaranteed meetings and B2B negotiations
tailored to your specific business needs - Cost efficiency — minimize time and expenses by meeting buyers from more than 15 countries without leaving Russia
- Market insights — gain practical knowledge of customs procedures and certification requirements while participating in the Forum at the same venue
- Direct access to more than 40 international buyers, including retail chains and distribution companies
- Guaranteed meetings and B2B negotiations tailored to your specific business needs
- Cost efficiency — minimize time and expenses by meeting buyers from more than 15 countries without leaving Russia
- Market insights — gain practical knowledge of customs procedures and certification requirements while participating in the Forum at the same venue
The Procurement Session format consists of individual business meetings, where manufacturers can personally present their products to buyers and negotiate supply agreements within a single day.
Target Audience — the session will bring together representatives of companies operating in the food industry, agricultural production, and the FMCG sector.
Participation terms and the list of buyers are available upon request.
Target Audience — the session will bring together representatives of companies operating in the food industry, agricultural production, and the FMCG sector.
Participation terms and the list of buyers are available upon request.
The Procurement Session format consists of individual business meetings, where manufacturers can personally present their products to buyers and negotiate supply agreements within a single day.
Target Audience — the session will bring together representatives of companies operating in the food industry, agricultural production, and the FMCG sector.
Participation terms and the list of buyers are available upon request.
Target Audience — the session will bring together representatives of companies operating in the food industry, agricultural production, and the FMCG sector.
Participation terms and the list of buyers are available upon request.
Product Categories:
- Dairy Products
- Meat and Fish Products
- Agricultural Raw Materials and Products
- Processed Food Products (pasta, canned foods, etc.)
- Confectionery and Sweets
- Beverages
Geography of Buyers
Rostov-on-Don is the capital of Southern Russia.
It is a key center for agricultural production and agribusiness.
Get Participation Terms and Conditions
Submit your details to request a booking
Forum Venue
Arena Expo Exhibition Center (part of the Rostov Arena complex)Address: 2B Levoberezhnaya Street, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Forum Operator Contact Details
Export Support Center of the Rostov Region
Phone: +7 (863) 201-82-40
E-mail: info@export161.com
Forum Venue
Arena Expo Exhibition Center(part of the Rostov Arena complex)
Address: 2B Levoberezhnaya Street, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Forum Operator Contact Details
Export Support Center of the Rostov Region
Phone: +7 (863) 201-82-40
E-mail: info@export161.com
